A new £10 note featuring English novelist Jane Austen was introduced in the UK last month. We ask three Mumbaikars to tell us which non-political icon's face they would like to see on an Indian currency note
Nachiket Barve, fashion designer
'I would like to see Pandita Ramabai on an Indian currency note. A social reformer, she pioneered women's education and championed women's rights. I believe reform in society starts with women, and educating women is the first big step towards social change.'
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Arzan Khambatta, architect and sculptor
'JRD Tata's contribution to our society and country has been largely ignored. He was the Father of Modern Aviation, and a pioneer in India's automobile industry. Lastly, he was an extremely humble person, and cared deeply about everyone he knew.'
Rithvik Dhanjani, TV actor
'If I had to pick an Indian that deserves to be on our currency notes, it would be the late Kalpana Chawla. She was the first Indian-origin woman in space, and she inspired an entire generation to work towards making a difference in their own fields.'
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